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Fight, Magic, Items: The History of Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and the Rise of Japanese RPGs in the West

Fight, Magic, Items: The History of Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and the Rise of Japanese RPGs in the West

Press start and discover the fascinating history of JRPGs.

2022

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Timeless: A History of Chrono Trigger

How a Super Nintendo JRPG developed by a Dream Team of creators is still finding new fans 25 years later

Sep 16, 2020

Timeless: A History of Chrono Trigger

Sep 16, 2020

Hayao Miyazaki’s Lost Magic of Parenthood

How the legendary Studio Ghibli filmmaker explores the intersections of childhood, parenthood, and magic in his most famous films.

Jul 12, 2021

Hayao Miyazaki’s Lost Magic of Parenthood

Jul 12, 2021

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Chrono Cross Wasted Chrono Trigger’s Biggest Gift: New Game+

Chrono Trigger defined the concept of New Game+, and then its divisive sequel missed the point entirely

Nov 17, 2020

Chrono Cross Wasted Chrono Trigger’s Biggest Gift: New Game+

Nov 17, 2020

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Sea of Stars is the game Chrono Trigger fans have been waiting for

An early demo of Sea of Stars reveals a game bursting with innovation and beauty while staying true to its classic inspirations

Aug 24, 2020

Sea of Stars is the game Chrono Trigger fans have been waiting for

Aug 24, 2020

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Exploring Suikoden’s heart and the excitement for Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes

How Rabbit & Bear Studio’s new Kickstarter is channeling the soul of the beloved Suikoden franchise

Aug 10, 2020

Exploring Suikoden’s heart and the excitement for Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes

Aug 10, 2020

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Excerpt: “Beauty, Dragons, and Isometric Horror: Revisiting Breath of Fire IV”

Despite gorgeous sprites and fun battles, this late-generation PlayStation Japanese RPG misses classic status.

Jul 17, 2020

Excerpt: “Beauty, Dragons, and Isometric Horror: Revisiting Breath of Fire IV”

Jul 17, 2020

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Excerpt: “Magic: The Gathering’s digital history, from first build to end step”

Following the 20 year digital journey of the world’s greatest trading card game from tabletops to eSports

Jul 2, 2020

Excerpt: “Magic: The Gathering’s digital history, from first build to end step”

Jul 2, 2020

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Weaponized Nostalgia: Final Fantasy VII Remake (Square Enix, PlayStation 4)

How Final Fantasy VII Remake’s opening hours use nostalgia and modern gaming ideologies to redefine how we think about remakes.

Jun 18, 2020

Weaponized Nostalgia: Final Fantasy VII Remake (Square Enix, PlayStation 4)

Jun 18, 2020

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Trials of Mana: The Insert Cartridge Review (Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC)

Like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the two versions of Trials of Mana show strengths and flaws in opposite ways

Jun 8, 2020

Trials of Mana: The Insert Cartridge Review (Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC)

Jun 8, 2020

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The 8 Craziest Japanese RPG Fan Theories

From dead Squall to post-war Kanto, you’ll never look at Final Fantasy VIII, Pokemon, or Chrono Trigger the same ever again.

May 26, 2020

The 8 Craziest Japanese RPG Fan Theories

May 26, 2020

Aidan Moher

Aidan Moher

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Hugo Award-winning writer ft. in WIRED, Washington Post, and Kotaku, and author of "Fight, Magic, Items." He lives on Vancouver Island with his wife and kids.

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